The Social Democratic Party (SPD) suffered their worst election result in history, securing only around 14% of the vote in the European Parliament election.

General Secretary Kevin Kühnert acknowledged the 'bitter defeat' and pledged a comeback on Phoenix TV.

The mood within the Ampelkoalition alliance is somber as the SPD's polling numbers remain stagnant.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz remained optimistic, interacting with party members at the Willy-Brandt-Haus.

The future of the Ampelkoalition hangs in the balance as all three partners face a challenging road ahead.

The European People's Party, under Ursula von der Leyen's leadership, maintained its position as the largest group in the EU Parliament.

For continuous coverage of the election night, the SPIEGEL Newsblog provides updates.